SMC NCDA1L150-18001800-XC10 Double Rod Air Cylinder

SMC NCDA1L150-18001800-XC10 is an NFPA-standard double-rod pneumatic cylinder from SMC’s NCDA1 family, designed for compact, balanced actuation with dual rods on opposite ends of a single piston. The XC10 suffix denotes the dual-stroke, back-to-back variant, a configuration that uses a single piston with two rods extending from opposite sides to produce balanced actuation. This arrangement is advantageous in applications requiring equal force in both directions and space-efficient mounting, since the back-to-back geometry can accommodate two independent stroke directions within a compact envelope. As an NFPA-compatible cylinder, it follows standard mounting patterns and interchangeability within the NCDA1 line, which simplifies installation and replacement in automated machinery. Typical industrial uses for double-rod NFPA cylinders include precision clamping, feed and transfer tasks, indexing systems, and other material-handling operations where consistent, symmetric motion at both ends of the workpiece improves accuracy and repeatability. With the XC10 option, users gain a proven solution for dual-stroke needs in automation environments that demand robust, reliable pneumatic actuation without custom fabrication.